Watch the skies

Doooo doooo deee doooooo
Quite a few Southsiders have posted messages about seeing spooky sites in the nights sky over the last month or so. Scott Young posts on uk-ufo of seeing orange lights flying over Queens Park "Looking through my binoculars I could only make out a solid spherical shape with a point of bright orange light at the base." and another person on another ufo site reports that "Multiple people reported seeing orange balls of light flying in formation."

Did anyone here see these?

Will the Southside be the first place to be visited by visitors from Mars or has someone been playing about with helium balloons, string and some torches?

New balls please

Have you still got the Wimbildon bug? With Mr Murray about to come back on court in the third round of the Montreal Masters in five minutes I thought it was a good time to mention the family tennis weekend taking place on the 29 and 30 August.

We also thought it worth a reminder that the lawn bowling, tennis and pitch and putt in the park are all free and are open all day until 9pm seven days a week in August. (Closing time will change to 8pm in September.)

If you fancy having a go, and we highly recomend it, give them a call first to double check they are open and to book a space in the highly popular tennis courts.

The telephone number is 07827305385

QP Camera Club show 2009

As part of the Southside Festival Ann organised the rather brill Art in the Park show in the Glass Houses in Queens Park. During that weekend we got chatting to members of the Queens Park Camera Club and suggested the Glass Houses might be a good venue for their upcoming summer show. I'm pleased to say that they took up our suggestion and on Sat 22 and Sun 23 August they will be showing a selection of their new work in the main space of the Glass Houses. They will also be showing a selection of work in Shawlands Arcade the following Saturday.

These events are meant to publicise the club's activities in advance of the new membership year which starts on 3 September. At the moment they are over subscribed for members but would love to encourage anyone interested to add their names to the waiting list.

For more info about the club and their exhibition check out http://www.qpcc.org.uk/

Crafty as a crafty fox who's just won craftiest fox of the year

We recieved an email from Fiona to remind us about the craft fair at Langside Halls this Saturday. We still haven't made it along to one the craft fairs and again this weekend I'm going to miss it as I head to London for the judging of the Common of Houses competition I set up. Hopefully Ann will make it along in my abscence and even more hopefully she'll buy me a present!

Glasgow Craft Fairs

Stellar Sounds

I basically love anything thats happens in the Planetarium, its one of my favourte places in Glasgow. I think I'd like it if they turned it into a dentist's practice . . actually thats not a bad idea would be a lot more relaxing staring up at the stars than at a peeling ceiling (Though I don't fancy the idea of a woman with a drill trying to operate in my mouth in the dark. Maybe they could wear night vision googles. )

Anyway I digress - my point is that anything that happens at the planetarium is usually pretty good fun and so the below advert sounds great.

Stellar Sounds
Music under the stars! That's right - For IYA 2009, we've got live music in the planetarium.
The stars have been an inspiration to writers for centuries and have featured in thousands of song lyrics from the nursery rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle and Rock n Roll Star by Oasis to Eminem We Made You (Rock Star) and Stardust by David Bowie.

To book tickets please phone 0871 540 1000.
Wednesday 12th August
Rio Callahan, Funksion and Federation of the Disco Pimp will entertain gig goers under the stars.
The Planetarium offers the chance to see a night sky as it should be seen, with thousands of glittering stars above us. Most city-dwellers have never seen a clear night sky, as light pollution is now a serious problem throughout the Western world. These exclusive gigs are the chance to experience music in a truly unique venue. Doors open at 7pm, with the gig starting at 8pm. Over 16s only, £12. A cash bar will be available.
For more information call 0871 540 1000.

Things to do this weekend

Running annually for over thirty years, Pollok Family Day has long since become a key feature in Glasgow’s events calendar. Featuring a host of entertainment acts, displays and activities to satisfy even the most demanding family members, and best of all… it’s free!!!With its extensive woodlands, picturesque gardens and a host of wildlife, Pollok Country Park allows Glasgow’s residents to sample a taste of rural life without leaving the city boundaries and provides the ideal venue for a relaxed, family day out. Come along and enjoy the FUN!
4 Entertainment ArenasWith four entertainment areas around the park acts and entertainment includes:
Music Stage
Football Zone
Countryside Rangers celebrate the Dear Green Place
Martial Arts Display
Music & Dance on the Lawns
Arts & Crafts
Street Theatre
Falconry Displays
Children's Entertainment
Garden Zone
Craft Fair
Zest Outdoor Adventure Zone
Clydesdale Horses and Farrier
Highland Cattle
Children's Farm
Food Stalls
Charity Stalls
Police Dog Display
Inflatables and Children's Rides
and lots, lots more...!

VenuePollok Country ParkDate Saturday 8th August 2009, 10am – 5p
How to get there:
Vehicular access to Pollok Country Park is from 2060 Pollokshaws Road. Better still, reduce your carbon footprint and leave your car at home and use public transport. Travel by train from Glasgow Central to Pollokshaws West station. Regular bus services are available to Pollokshaws Road entrance.Travel line Scotland: 0871 200 2233